- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 courgette
- 2 tsp ras al hanut
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- 1 cauliflower
- 400g tin of chickpeas
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 75g wholewheat couscous
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 200ml cold water
- 150ml boiling water
- 1.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Place a medium pan on a medium-low heat for 1 min, then add ½ tbsp olive oil and the onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and gently fry for 4-5 mins, stirring every so often, till the onion has started to soften but not picked up too much colour. If it starts to brown, turn the heat down.
- 2.
While the onion fries, peel and grate or crush the garlic. Halve the courgette, then slice it into half-moons around 1cm thick.
- 3.
Stir the courgette, garlic, 2 tsp ras al hanut and ½ tsp caraway seeds into the onion. Fry for a further 3 mins, stirring every so often.
- 4.
While the veg fry, break the cauliflower into small florets, keeping the leaves to one side for later. Chop the cauliflower stalk into bite-size chunks. Drain the chickpeas and give them a rinse.
- 5.
Stir the cauliflower and chickpeas into the pan. Tip in the chopped tomatoes. Half-fill the tin with water (around 200ml) and pour that into the pan. Put a lid on the pan, turn up the heat and bring the tagine to the boil. Turn the heat down a little and simmer for 10 mins, stirring every so often.
- 6.
While the tagine simmers, tip the couscous into a heatproof bowl and pour in 150ml boiling water. Pop a plate on top of the bowl and set aside to soak for 10 mins. Shred the cauliflower leaves, including the thick cores.
- 7.
When the cauliflower has simmered for 10 mins, stir in the leaves and simmer for 5 mins to just soften them. Taste the tagine and add a pinch more salt or pepper if you think it needs it.
- 8.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and spoon it on to 2 warm plates. Top with the tagine and serve.